Cardiology

Lipitension - Interplay between Hypertension and Dyslipidaemia

Calcium antagonists have become the gold standard of antihypertensive efficacy. amlodipine is most often considered. This is due to its being more powerful in lowering BP than other dihydropyridine calcium antagonists

Calcium antagonists have become the gold standard of antihypertensive efficacy. Among various dihydropyridine calcium antagonists, amlodipine is most often considered. This is due to its being more powerful in lowering BP than other dihydropyridine calcium antagonists, and also more due to its extensive use by practicing physicians all over the world. CCBs are widely used for the treatment of hypertension and have effectiveness BP, major CV events, and mortality outcomes. Most RCTs demonstrating the benefits of CCBs on outcomes have used dihydropyridines (especially amlodipine).

Published 11 Dec 2020